It all starts with a perfectly-packed suitcase

PACKING TIME

Back at home I apply my same old rules:

1) Lay everything on your bed: seeing everything helps not to overpack

2) Three of everything is my rule: enough to give you variety but not too much

3) Keep everything tonal: so you can mix and match everything in your wardrobe

4) Bring a statement piece: always pack something special or new that will make you feel fabulous

5) If you only bring one piece of swimwear make it a flattering black one piece

Zimmerman Belted ruched bandeau swimsuit £216.67

ACCESSORIES

An example of my "three of everything rule":

3 BAGS: a large tote, a hands free mini satchel and an evening clutch

3 SHOES: 1 sandal, 1 ballerinas, 1 pair of trainers

My Anya mini bag was a perfect travel companion, worn across the body leaving me handsfree to shop!

Anya Hindmarch Mini Gracie leather shoulder bag £341.67

BEACH ESSENTIALS

Sun hat, sarong, sunglasses (keep all accessories tonal too- it will save you so much time when dressing) and sunscreen factor 30

When it comes o sunglasses I love "cat" shaped ones with fume lenses, mine ar last season Gucci but I found these ones that are very simliar

Diane Von Furstenberg Shosheba sunglasses £115.00

I always pack a light weight cotton shirt too- it looks great over a bikini and if you choose an extra long version you can belted like a dress.

MiH Jenas Oversized cotton shirt £125

Travel tip!

Muji has a great range of travel product from mini bottles to vanity cases and much more. I love their travel slippers and eye mask which come in handy cotton pouches

PACKING MUST!

Maxi dresses are my absolute packing must, they are super comfortable, cover a moltidude of sins and are eve so practical. Jersey versions are my favorite, keep and eye out for shift like versions from the likes of Dorothy Perkins, Top Shop, mine is from Chinti and Parker and I love it because I can wear a bra underneath it (I hate spaghetti straps versions!)

HOODED JERSEY MIDI DRESS Price: £34.00

Always pack something special that you haven't worn before - I love this Jaeger dress I bought last year and my new Marni for HM silk maxi dress both make their debut on this holiday.

BEAUTY TIP

I try to get a pedi before going on a beach holiday but also always pack a small kit for touch ups and bring my favorite top coat (Seche Vite) to freshen up the polish. 

At night, slather on some foot cream and wear socks to bed, you will wake up with baby soft feet.. or do it the professional way with one of my favorite luxe home spa treats from Bliss

bliss ready, 'pedi', go! £44

Stripes was an obvious theme in my wardrobe choice - here I'm off for an afternoon walk and layered cotton jumper over my Top Shop dress. Having packed everything tonally everything goes with everything and makes dressing so easy.

I LOOOOVE this Netaporter exclusive to add to my breton collection!

Chinti and Parker Heart-print striped cotton top £75

And finally choose stylish luggage- yes it's expensive but it says so much about you and you will use it forever. think about it, how many times are you really going to buy luggage? it's a life time investment

Mulberry Henry Trolley suitcase £595

Follow my lead and packing will be a skip in the park! 

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